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K221 VEL

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,128 mi
Last recorded113,128 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK221 VEL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 113,128 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 112,056 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 112,056 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 112,056 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 111,466 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 110,711 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 110,491 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 109,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 108,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 108,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 107,950 miles

corrosion offside front

Pass 20 Jul 2017 107,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 107,139 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 107,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,125 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding, although Brake Pipes are in excellent condition.

Front Inner Wings corroding, borderline to failure in places.

N/S/F Shock Absorber Boot is perished.

Rear Leaf Springs are corroding, but not damaged.

Rear, Lower Engine Mounting is worn.

Rear, Upper Shock Absorber Bushes are perishing.

Seat Rails/Mechanism's are worn.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 107,125 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Battery Lamp illuminated.

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding, although Brake Pipes are in excellent condition.

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Inner Wings corroding, borderline to failure in places.

N/S/F Shock Absorber Boot is perished.

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Leaf Springs are corroding, but not damaged.

Rear, Lower Engine Mounting is worn.

Rear, Upper Shock Absorber Bushes are perishing.

Seat Rails/Mechanism's are worn.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 107,121 miles

front no plate cracked

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel

n/s outer c/v boot damp

n/s/f chassis leg corroding

n/s/r leaf spring shackle bushes worn

play in both rear and offside front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Aug 2010 107,121 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front no plate cracked

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel

n/s outer c/v boot damp

n/s/f chassis leg corroding

n/s/r leaf spring shackle bushes worn

play in both rear and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2009 106,139 miles

corrosion around inner sill lower drain area apperture on offside

corrosion started on front to rear brake pipes

front no plate cracked

n/s/f chassis corroded but not perforated at this time

slight distortion in both front brake discs

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Jul 2009 106,139 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

corrosion around inner sill lower drain area apperture on offside

corrosion started on front to rear brake pipes

front no plate cracked

n/s/f chassis corroded but not perforated at this time

slight distortion in both front brake discs

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jun 2008 104,443 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 104,443 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 102,348 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both wiper blades split

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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K221 VEL is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K221 VEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K221 VEL is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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